Dawn Brodt
Havre De Grace
Summary
Dedicated Material Mixer with strong batch mixing expertise and quality assurance skills. Proven ability to optimize workflows, enhance product quality, and implement process improvements to drive operational efficiency.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Mixer , Gel Mixer
Altor
Belcamp, MD
02.2023 - Current
- Operated industrial mixers to ensure consistent blending of materials.
- Monitored production processes to maintain quality standards and efficiency.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and reduce downtime.
- Conducted routine maintenance on mixing equipment to prevent operational failures.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and best practices for mixer operation.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced mixing accuracy and consistency.
- Reported production metrics to supervisors, contributing to performance analysis discussions.
- Completed required paperwork accurately, ensuring proper documentation of work activities and batch information for future reference or audits.
- Maintained 100% mixing accuracy by closely weighing materials and ingredients.
- Supported quality control efforts by carefully documenting batch information for traceability purposes.
- Tested sample materials to comply with specifications and general safety standards.
Inspector Packet #2
Altor
Belcamp, MD
02.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough inspections to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Detected and documented defects, recommending corrective actions for continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with production teams to resolve quality issues promptly.
- Trained junior inspectors on inspection techniques and regulatory requirements.
- Mentored junior inspectors, sharing industry expertise to enhance their skills and abilities in performing thorough inspections.
- Identified repair and upgrade requirements needed to meet safety and quality standards.
- Enhanced team's inspection capabilities by introducing new methodologies and best practices.
- Maintained accurate records of all inspections performed, allowing for more informed decision making regarding maintenance schedules and resource allocation.
- Monitored packaging machinery to make needed adjustments.
- Utilized adhesive labels and other materials to package items.
- Loaded items onto conveyor belts and pallets.
- Counted items to verify accuracy of orders.
- Assembled boxes, cartons and containers to package items.
- Inspected items for defects and damage.
- Conducted quality control checks, ensuring all outgoing packages met company standards.
- Operated shrink wrap, banding and other wrapping machines.
Shipping and Receiving Clerk /Security Inspector
Qualls Security & Investigations Inc.
Elkton, MD
11.2019 - 03.2022
- Coordinated inbound and outbound shipments, ensuring timely processing and accurate documentation.
- Managed inventory control systems to track stock levels and optimize storage space.
- Oversaw loading and unloading operations, maintaining safety protocols and minimizing damage.
- Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency in shipping workflows.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and safety regulations for shipping activities.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Reduced shipping errors through meticulous inspection of outgoing packages and double-checking labels.
- Processed invoices and order forms for goods received and shipped for proof of transactions.
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary, and communicating variances to customers.
- Ensured workplace safety compliance through routine equipment checks, hazard assessments, and adherence to OSHA guidelines.
- Streamlined receiving processes, ensuring proper documentation and prompt distribution of incoming goods to appropriate departments.
- Received shipments, verifying contents against purchase orders to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to identify discrepancies with records.
- Verified orders by comparing names and quantity of items packaged with shipping documents.
- Conducted training sessions for new security personnel to facilitate compliance with security protocols.
Operator #2
Constar
Havre De Grace, MD
09.2002 - 04.2009
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production workflows.
- Monitored quality control processes to maintain product standards.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize operational procedures.
- Trained new operators on safety protocols and operational techniques.
- Reduced equipment downtime by troubleshooting issues and performing timely repairs.
- Upheld quality standards through regular inspections of completed products, addressing any inconsistencies immediately.
- Consistently met or exceeded performance targets while maintaining strict adherence to health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Handled adjustments or modifications to machines as needed based on product specifications or changes in operational parameters.
- Conducted routine maintenance checks to prevent unexpected machinery downtime, ensuring continuous production flow.
- Analyzed workflow data to identify bottlenecks and recommend solutions.
- Operated various types of machinery, demonstrating versatility and adaptability in diverse work environments.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and protocols.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by monitoring and adjusting production equipment for optimal performance.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
Education
GED -
Woonsocket High School
Woonsocket, RISkills
- Batch mixing expertise
- Quality assurance
- Loading and unloading
- Order picking
- Machinery cleaning
- Safe machinery operation
- Shipping and receiving
- Waste reduction
- Chemical handling
- Equipment operation
- Product inspection
- Packaging and labeling
- Product testing
- Workflow improvement
- Ingredient knowledge
- Sanitation procedures
- Efficiency improvement
- Blending techniques
- Hazard analysis
- Recipe formulation
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Adaptability
- Professionalism
- Tool operation
Timeline
Material Mixer , Gel Mixer
Altor
02.2023 - Current
Inspector Packet #2
Altor
02.2023 - Current
Shipping and Receiving Clerk /Security Inspector
Qualls Security & Investigations Inc.
11.2019 - 03.2022
Operator #2
Constar
09.2002 - 04.2009
GED -
Woonsocket High School